Getting Started In Lightness

Synopsis: Classical Dressage in the French style is characterized by lightness

– The horse is in self-carriage and has self-impulsion

– The reins have a light contact or even a slight loop

Getting Started in Lightness: The French Classical Dressage of Francois Baucher

As Taught by Jean Claude Racinet

Presented by one of his students: Lisa Maxwell.

This film captures the essence of the principles of riding in lightness as taught by Jean Claude Racinet. Whether you simply want the pleasure of a horse who responds to light aids or you aspire to high levels of dressage, Getting Started in Lightness offers practical help for horses of any breed and riders at any level. Designed to be a visual reference for Mr. Racinet’s book Another Horsemanship, the video conveys the “feel” and look of correct work and some of the common problems a student may encounter.

Genre

Equine Training

Rated

N/R

Language

English

Run Time

95 minutes

Starring

Lisa Maxwell (Director)

Director's Statement

The French Classical Dressage of Francois Baucher as taught by Jean Claude Racinet and presented by one of his students, Lisa Maxwell This 95 minute video provides detailed information on the Classical French dressage methods used by Francois Baucher and Jean Racinet

Director's Bio

Lisa Maxwell has been teaching riding for over thirty years. Her background in hunters, jumpers and eventing gives depth to her dressage training.

Her teaching style is thoughtful and considerate, infused with humor and always guided by a deep love of horses.

She also draws on twenty years of Aikido training to help her students find a centered position and calm mental attitude.

Her goal is to make this style of riding available to others who are seeking a lighter less forceful way to ride.

Lisa gives heartfelt thanks to a number of great horsemen and women including: • Lou Ragonetti,

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